Nick Brook

Clutha Leader reporter Nick Brook checks in on the ongoing work of local heroes recognised at Clutha District Council’s Community Service Awards in July.

Wreath-laying, a minute’s silence and the bugling of the Last Post were features of the annual Armistice Day ceremony organised by Balclutha Returned and Services Association and led by...

Members of the Agavaa Fonoti family were proud to become New Zealand citizens at the last citizenship ceremony for 2024 at Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre Te Pou ō Mata-Au last...

About 25 community groups assembled for the Clutha District Volunteer Network events, the last of which was at Balclutha Golf Club on November 8.

Annual dairy farm checks are under way, and any farmer who is uncertain about consenting is advised to contact Otago Regional Council as soon as possible.

Whānau Manaaki (WM) Kindergartens held a blessing ceremony recently for their new Clutha-based office, now at Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre (TPŌMA).

Almost 70,000 New Zealanders are living with dementia and that number is projected to reach up to 170,000 by 2050.

Fireman Paul Gouman was honoured with a Gold Star for 25 years’ service, at an honours night at Clutha Valley Community Centre on Saturday, November 2.

Balclutha Police celebrated local efforts with a near-perfect start to the summer holiday travel season last week.

More than 20 employers, education providers, agencies and business start-up consultants filled the auditorium of Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre for the Clutha...

Sue Maunder, of Tokomairiro Mouth, is this week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.

Science came to life for many Clutha school pupils and students with the applied displays of the National Science Technology Trust Roadshow in South Otago High School gymnasium last week.

New Zealand’s IHC celebrated its 75th birthday of supporting those with intellectual disabilities last week.

The first Māori Language week festival in Balclutha was a success at South Otago High School this month.

Police in the Clutha district are advising motorists to be vigilant after a search warrant targeting an alleged thief was executed in Milton recently.

Still struggling to bring visitors into its problem-plagued building, Clutha Museum is now working on ideas to bring its collection out to the public.